Greenwich wins fifth straight State Open swimming title

By David Fierro

Published 1:50 pm, Wednesday, March 22, 2017

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Greenwich swimmer Conrad Moss, center, screams as he and his teammates including Aedan Lewis, second from left, jump into the pool holding their coach, Terry Lowe, as they celebrated their victory in State Open Saturday at Yale University’s Kiphuth Pool in New Haven. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points. less

Greenwich swimmer Conrad Moss, center, screams as he and his teammates including Aedan Lewis, second from left, jump into the pool holding their coach, Terry Lowe, as they celebrated their victory in State Open ... more

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Aedan Lewis of Greenwich swims in the 200-yard medley relay event during the State Open Saturday at Yale University’s Kiphuth Pool in New Haven.

Aedan Lewis of Greenwich swims in the 200-yard medley relay event during the State Open Saturday at Yale University’s Kiphuth Pool in New Haven.

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Conrad Moss of Gre enwich competes in a 100-yard freestyle during the State Open Saturda y in New Haven. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title.

Conrad Moss of Gre enwich competes in a 100-yard freestyle during the State Open Saturda y in New Haven. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title.

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Greenwich High School boys swim coach Terry Lowe and his team took a dip in the pool to celebrate their victory in State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

Greenwich High School boys swim coach Terry Lowe and his team took a dip in the pool to celebrate their victory in State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, ... more

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Fairifled Prep swimmer Liam Colleran, center, and his 200 yard medley relay teammates celebrate their victory in that event on the winners stand during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

Fairifled Prep swimmer Liam Colleran, center, and his 200 yard medley relay teammates celebrate their victory in that event on the winners stand during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at ... more

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New Canaan’s Charles Adl competes in the 200-yard freestyle event during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven on Saturday. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

New Canaan’s Charles Adl competes in the 200-yard freestyle event during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven on Saturday. Greenwich won its fifth ... more

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Shelton’s Reid Chavez competes in a heat of the 200 I.M. event during Saturday’s State Open at the Yale University Pool in New Haven.

Shelton’s Reid Chavez competes in a heat of the 200 I.M. event during Saturday’s State Open at the Yale University Pool in New Haven.

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Ridgefield's Kieran Smith competes in 500 yard freestyle event that he won during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

Ridgefield's Kieran Smith competes in 500 yard freestyle event that he won during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, ... more

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Conrad Moss of Greenwich, right, shakes hands with fellow swimmer John Lewis of Wilton after both swimmers competed in the 100 yard freestyle heat during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

Conrad Moss of Greenwich, right, shakes hands with fellow swimmer John Lewis of Wilton after both swimmers competed in the 100 yard freestyle heat during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet ... more

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Jack Muratori of Pomperaug swims the 100-yard freestyle during the State Open Saturday at Yale University’s Kiphuth Pool in New Haven.

Jack Muratori of Pomperaug swims the 100-yard freestyle during the State Open Saturday at Yale University’s Kiphuth Pool in New Haven.

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Pomperaug swimmer John Fimmano competes in the 200 yard freestyle event that his team won during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

Pomperaug swimmer John Fimmano competes in the 200 yard freestyle event that his team won during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, ... more

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Pomperaug swimmers Will Sullivan, left, and Matt Widlar, right, celebrate their team's victory in the 200 yard freestyle relay event durng the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

Pomperaug swimmers Will Sullivan, left, and Matt Widlar, right, celebrate their team's victory in the 200 yard freestyle relay event durng the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale ... more

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Fairfield Prep’s Oliver Rus, right, competes in the 100-yard breaststroke during the State Open Boys at the Yale University Pool Saturday in New Haven.

Fairfield Prep’s Oliver Rus, right, competes in the 100-yard breaststroke during the State Open Boys at the Yale University Pool Saturday in New Haven.

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Greenwich coach Terry Lowe, right, and his team took a dip in the pool to celebrate their victory in State Open.

Greenwich coach Terry Lowe, right, and his team took a dip in the pool to celebrate their victory in State Open.

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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Tommy Lewis of Greenwich competing in the 200 yard medley relay swimming the backstroke during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

Tommy Lewis of Greenwich competing in the 200 yard medley relay swimming the backstroke during the State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, ... more

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

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The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely contested meet that came down to final event. less

The State Open Boys High School Championship Swim Meet at the Yale University Pool in New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Greenwich won its fifth straight State Open title by six points in a closely ... more

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NEW HAVEN — “I can’t believe we won this meet.”

That’s what Greenwich High School boys swimming coach Terry Lowe said out loud to himself immediately following Saturday’s State Open Swimming Championships — an event in which the Cardinals were pushed to the absolute limit by Pomperaug, yet still continued its reign of supremacy.

Trailing Pomperaug for a good portion of the meet, a sixth-place finish in the final event of the day — the 400-yard freestyle relay — was good enough for Greenwich to hold off Pomperaug and win its fifth straight CIAC State Open title and 34th overall by the slimmest of margins.

Bolstered by its divers’ performances Friday night, then displaying its swimming depth Saturday, Greenwich captured the State Open championship with a team score of 465.5 points. Pomperaug, which also had a tremendous meet, placed a close second (459.5 points), followed by New Canaan (415) at Yale University’s Kiphuth Pool.

Fairfield Prep (330.5), Weston (296) and Ridgefield (291) rounded out the top-six finishers. Heading into the 400 freestyle relay, the Cardinals held a 419.5-405.5 lead on Pomperaug. The Cardinals’ foursome of Patrick King, Mackenzie Baxter, Andres Ruh and Stephan Todorovic placed sixth 3:14.8 (first in the third heat), giving the team 46 points. That meant Pomperaug needed to place first to earn a first-place tie with Greenwich. Pomperaug placed second in the race, as the Ridgefield squad of Liam Riebling, Luke Wang, Alexander Burns and standout Kieran Smith won the 400 freestyle title in 3:09.47.

“This is the most exhilarating meet we’ve had in a long time,” said Lowe, who has coached GHS to all of its titles. “The last three or four years, we were saying how much were we going to win this by? But this year’s team was a blue collar team that had to dig very deep to win this thing. We didn’t have any first-place finishes, but overall, we did the job.”

Said Cardinals senior tri-captain Patrick Clisham: “Winning a close meet like this makes it feel so much better. We knew we were down points to Pomperaug going into the meet and it was going to be close. We had a great backstroke, which helped us. This is an amazing feeling — we knew we could do it.”

“The backstroke helped turned it around for us,” Lowe said. “Those guys did a phenomenal job.”

Greenwich took the lead on Pomperaug for good (419.5-405.5) behind senior Aedan Lewis’ third-place finish in the 100 breaststroke (57.13). Fairfield Prep junior Oliver Rus won the event in an All-American/State Open record time of 55.78. Ridgefield junior Andrew Bornstein placed second in 56.39.

“Winning this event in a record time feels great, my heart is still pumping,” Rus said after receiving his first-place medal. “I’m really grateful to my coach, my teammates and my mother for supporting me throughout the season. It’s great to end the season with several first-place finishes.”

Rus’ first State Open victory came in the 200-yard medley relay, as he Colleran, Stanislav Yarmoussik and Martin Duffy touched the wall first in an All-American time of 1:33.30. Ridgefield took second (1:33.82), followed by Pomperaug (1:35.03) and Greenwich.

Ridgefield’s Smith successfully defended his title in the 200 freestyle with a time state record time of 1:37.28. Charles Adl from New Canaan was fourth (1:42.05).

“The 200 freestyle was spectacular for me,” Smith said. “I’m so happy with a 1:37, I swam a 1:37 at FCIACs as well. “Our whole team did very well. We have a really small team, so finishing sixth is impressive.”

The 200 individual medley saw Notre Dame-West Haven senior David May touch the wall first in 1:51.53. Stefan Garbee of Weston was the runner-up, followed by Pomeraug’s William Regan and Bornstein. In the 50 freestyle, New Canaan senior Edward Rudman garnered the first-place medal (20.93, All-American consideration). Clisham placed third for GHS in 21.20, while Pomperaug’s Daniel McNamara placed fourth (21.34).

“I’m very impressed with what our guys did today,” New Canaan coach David Fine said. “Rudman did a great job in a very tough event. Overall, it was an outstanding day for our team.”

Greenwich entered the meet with a 68-point advantage on Pomperaug thanks to its divers. Senior Justin Sodokoff placed second in Friday’s diving finals with a score of 585.25, while teammate Devon Satir, a junior, was third (514.60). Junior Sergei Shaw placed 12th for GHS (406.15).

“It was a treat to go up and watch our divers,” Lowe said. “Justin capped off a great season with a phenomenal performance and Devon Satir and Sergei did so well. Hats off to them.”

Branford/Guilford senior Corey Gambardella broke the state record in winning the 100 butterfly title (48.14). Clisham gave GHS important points by placing third, while Hu was fifth for Pomperaug. The 100 freestyle saw Rus post a first-place time of 45.53 (All-American consideration). Rudman was fourth and McNamara of Pomeraug placed fifth.

“I felt great right from the start of the 100 freestyle,” Rus said. “To come out of here with two individual first-place finishes is something I won’t forget.”

Smith repeated as the 500 State Open freestyle champion in a state record time of 4:24.69. Staples’ Nicolas Ortega was fourth, followed by Regan of Pomperaug.

“I wanted the state record in the 500 freestyle, it was one of my goals,” Smith said.

Pomeraug’s quartet of McNamara, Jack Muratori, John Fimmano and Jason Anderson won the 200 freestyle relay title (1:25.88). Greenwich stayed close though with a second-place showing (1:26.03).

“In past years, we won the State Open by hundreds of points, so to win it while being the underdog this year is especially rewarding,” said Aedan Lewis, who led off the 200 freestyle relay. “After we had two dual meet losses, we knew it would take a lot of hard work and perseverance to pull this off.”

Brian O’Leary, Conrad Moss and Clisham also swam on the 200 freestyle relay for GHS.

“We definitely believed we could do it, we put it all out there,” Moss said. “It’s an exhilarating feeling.”